Abstract: This paper focuses on the research and development of the “Multi-functional Composite Embedded Smart-Skin Antenna (MECSSA) Structure” with load-bearing, shape maintaining and communication capabilities. MECSSA structure consists of top and bottom composite thin facesheet, honeycomb core, 4 by 8 micro-strip antenna arrays located among honeycomb core and some adhesive. Simulation and experiment methods were used to study the performance of MECSSA structure. Through the study we found that adhesive is the significant factor of affecting the electrical performance of MECSSA structure, especially for radio frequency (RF) and it must take into account in the research. There may be two ways to avoid the influence of adhesive: compensation and separation. Three point bending test indicated that the strength of MECSSA structure satisfies design requirements.

Abstract: The Vivaldi antennas are widely used in many wide band electronic systems for its good performances. This paper designed and simulated two kinds of Vivaldi antennas for wide band passive radar applications, which are the antipodal Vivaldi antenna fed by strip line and antipodal Vivaldi antenna fed by microstrip line. The specific design parameters and the radiation performances of each kind of vivaldi antenna are provided over the operating frequency range of 3GHz to 11GHz. Furthermore a circular antenna array with six Vivaldi antenna elements fed by microstrip lines was also simulated to obtain its radiation performances over the operating frequency range of 3GHz to 8GHz. The simulation results demonstrate the designed Vivaldi antennas have acceptable performances of voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), patterns and gains, so they can be used in practical wide band radars.

Abstract: A wide-band antenna coupling with an elliptical slot was discussed in this paper. To implement the wide band operation, an elliptical ring slot was etched on a polygonal patch. The properties of this design have been verified by using electromagnetic simulation software. Comparing to the conventional U-slot patch antenna fed by Π-shaped slot, the proposed structure is with the same impedance in bandwidth, but less than 10% in size.

Abstract: This paper presents a 35 GHz patch microstrip antenna array on an organic LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) substrate. To achieve a higher gain and narrower 3 dB beamwidth, a 4×4 antenna array has been designed and simulated using a 2×2 antenna array as unit array. The results show that an 18.9 dBi of gain and a 3 dB beamwidth of 20.7degrees.

Abstract: A dual microstrip MIMO antenna with Electromagnetic Bandgap (EBG) structures presented. EBG structures proposed in order to reduce the coupling between elements .Simulated scattering parameters with and without EBG structures compared. An evaluation of MIMO antenna characteristics is presented, with the analysis of the mutual coupling, correlation coefficients, total active reflection coefficients (TARC), capacity loss and channel capacity using Computer Simulation Technology (CST) Microwave Studio Software. The proposed antenna is a good candidate for WLAN practical applications.